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Position Brand Description
The position of Principle Process Engineer - API EM reports to the API EM Engineering Associate Director and provides technical leadership and expertise in conjunction with API EM contract manufacturer personnel in the reliable supply and commercialization of medicines with safety first and quality always by :
- Developing and sustaining process knowledge in order to ensure the execution of the appropriate product, process, and operational control strategy at a number of Contract Manufacturers (CMs)
- Assessment of the suitability of proposed equipment sets to ensure success of process validations
- Direct and Indirect interaction with CM personnel to ensure reliable supply via the CM execution of the operational control strategy
- FUME assessment to ensure an understanding of risk presented to the operational control strategy
- Participation with internal or CM resources in the equipment specification, procurement, and IQ / OQ / PQ
- Participation with internal and CM resources to assess the HSE and PSM elements of the CM that impact Lilly products
- Engaged with internal and external resources in developing capabilities with new or evolving technologies that may impact delivery of internal or external portfolio assets.
Key Objectives / Deliverables :
Coach and Mentor Process Team Members
Utilize past experiences with unit operation control to provide insight and feedback to members of the CM Joint Process Team (JPT).Champion the application of statistical thinking and use of data to monitor process performance and make engineering decisions with CM members of the JPT.Support and peer review root cause analysis around FUME and operational incidents.Peer review documentation of learning points, technical studies, and incident investigations.Develop and Sustain Process Knowledge
Identify process knowledge gaps that impact equipment and process capability.Develop or support the capture of key process knowledge (examples include material and energy balances, kinetics, chemistry, process modeling, and equipment design basis).Enable the development and maintenance of process knowledge infrastructure such as key models, report history, lab models, and literature.Utilize optimization resources and tools for process analysis and process improvement studies.Review and track key process engineering metrics.Provide Process & Equipment Support
Identify systemic issues affecting production and reliable supply from CMsLead or participate in root cause analysis and countermeasure development and implementation for major safety, quality, or throughput incident investigations. Perform reviews of incident documentation for technical accuracy.Review and approve documentation and engineering decisions.Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Support development and technical analysis for on-going continuous improvement activities.Review and identify cost reduction opportunities, as well as process capacities and bottlenecks. Assist in prioritization of opportunities with respect to overall business objectives.Work with the CMs to ensure the application of statistical thinking and methods to understand process variability and capability.Perform and promote optimization of unit operation cycle time, loading, and yield performance.Basic Requirements
3 years of work experience in a manufacturing / process engineering related roleBachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, or another engineering discipline with extensive chemical manufacturing experience.Additional Preferences
Experience in typical unit operations for Large Molecule API ManufacturingDeep technical knowledge of API / Drug Substance manufacturing equipment and unit operations.Demonstrated ability to apply fundamental chemical engineering principles to process understanding, problem solving, and process improvement.Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $64,500 - $167,200.
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and / or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).
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